Comment
Community Infrastructure Levy - Draft Charging Schedule (Nov 2014)
Representation ID: 1758
Received: 01/12/2014
Respondent: ALDI Stores Ltd
Agent: Planning Potential Ltd
We note that the DCS has been derived following a Viability Study undertaken by BNP Paribas Real Estate, which we have reviewed accordingly. Our primary concern is that despite the recognition of the different types of convenience retail format being pursued - through the viability testing of three development scenarios of a 279 sq.m unit, 1,000sq.m unit and a 5,000 sq.m unit -this is subsequently not reflected in the draft charging schedule. While the smallest 'express' type convenience units are subject to a proposed charge rate of £10 per sq.m, all foodstores greater than 280 sq.m floorspace are subject to the same £70 per sq.m blanket charge rate.